Swanzey man injured in ATV crash

SWANZEY — A local man was injured Sunday when the throttle on an antique ATV became stuck and he crashed into a tree in his yard.

Daniel Russell, 34, of 83 Ash Hill Road, was taken to Cheshire Medical Center in Keene where he was treated for serious, but not life-threatening injuries, according to officials with New Hampshire Fish and Game, Law Enforcement Division.

Russell was operating the antique four-wheel ATV at about 5:30 p.m. when the accident happened.

Officials said the crash remains under investigation, but alcohol does not appear to be a factor.

A section of Route 4 was shut down Wednesday afternoon after a three-vehicle accident occurred, killing one motorist, according to police officials.

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